Your Community: Dates to watch and upcoming events

Third ThursdaysThe city of Santa Clarita hosts a themed party 7-11 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, on Main Street in Newhall. Free. Enjoy live music and entertainment, art displays, food trucks and more. Info: 661-250-3787 orwww.sensesonmain.com.

Thursday, Aug. 23One August Night, a wine tasting of the fine wines from Talley Vineyards, will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia. The event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of SCV. Tickets: $75 in advance; $90 at the door. Lmited seating. RSVP by Aug. 20. 661-254-3063 or online at www.scvbgc.org.

Saturday, Sept. 22Moonlight at the Ranch VI: Creatures of the Night, a fundraiser to support the Santa Paula Police & Fire Foundation and Chamber of Commerce will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 .Honorary Co-Chairs: Bela Lugosi (Count Dracula) and Boris Karloff (Frankenstein). The costume-friendly event will be held at historic Limoneira Ranch on Cummings Road, in Santa Paula. More than 40 regional restaurants will offer tastings, dancing and entertainment. Tickets are $60 each. Info: www.moonlightattheranch.com.

Upcoming events ongoing

Gently used clothing needed Wayman Cleaners is collecting gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories such as purses to distribute to the homeless and low-income populations in and around the SCV. Clothes can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Wayman Cleaners, 23120 Lyons Ave, Suite 15, New-hall. Info: 661-259-5857.

Manga Club meets at Barnes and NobleThe Manga Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Barnes and Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. Hosted by Cassie. Info: 661-254-5903.

Men of Harmony Chorus seeks voicesThe SCV Men of Harmony Chorus meets 7:30-9:45 p.m. every Tuesday, Valley Oaks Village Apartments, 24700 Valley St., Santa Clarita. The group’s specialty is singing in four-part harmony without musical accompaniment, also known as a cappella singing. All singing men in any voice range are welcome. The 15-man group entertains for local organizations and enjoys vocalizing on a regular basis. Wouldn’t you rather sing along than sing alone? Info: Dave Norman at 661-259-6109, www.scmenofharmony.com.

Domestic Violence Center counselingThe Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita will be offering free group sessions for survivors of domestic violence 10-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday; 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All group sessions are free and will be held at 24509 Walnut St. Newhall, CA 91321. Info: 661-259-8175.

Santa Clarita Valley Corvette ClubThe Santa Clarita Valley Corvette Club is a nonprofit organization and the focal point for all things Corvette locally. For information on monthly meetings visit www.scvcc.org.

The Lost Patrol support groupVietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 355, chapter meeting/brunch held monthly, usually at 10 a.m., third Sunday of every month, at Marie Callender’s, 27630 N. The Old Road, Valencia. Info: 818-508-9626.

SCV Food Pantry needs volunteersThe SCV Food Pantry needs volunteer drivers to pick up donations from local markets and businesses. Drivers must have a valid California driver’s license, the ability to lift 50 pounds and the willingness to help those less fortunate in the Santa Clarita Valley. Volunteer drivers are asked to commit to one day per week. Regularly scheduled pick ups with Food Pantry vehicles are made Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Substitute drivers are also needed to be available on call. Info: 661-255-9078 or info@scvfoodpantry.org.

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Concerts in the Park in SaugusThe city of Santa Clarita presents a summer of free concerts at 7 p.m. on Saturdays, July 7 through Aug. 25, at Central Park on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus.Aug. 25 Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute)Info: arts.santa-clarita.com, 661-250-3787.

Monthly music in Newhall’s Hart parkCounty of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Hart Park will present music in the park monthly on Saturdays beginning June 16. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, dancing feet for the lush lawns of Hart Park. Entry is free to the public. William S. Hart Park, picnic grounds, 24151 Newhall Ave, Newhall.Sept. 15 1-4:30 p.m. Bluegrass and country

USC Alumni Club of SCV Open HouseThe USC Alumni Club of Santa Clarita invites all alumni, students, parents, friends or affinity of USC to participate in its free open house 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 at Gameday Grille and Sports Bar, 27430 The Old Road, Valencia. Learn about upcoming 2012 football game viewing events, volunteer community opportunities and more. The Alumni Club builds professional relationships among alumni, friends and the community, and provides scholarships to local students attending USC. RSVP to uscscvalumni@gmail.com by Aug. 12. Info: 661-313-4478, 310-251-1358, www.facebook.com/25388064038.

Autoimmune disease support groupThe SCV Arthritis, Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at The Boys & Girl’s Club of Santa Clarita Valley, 24909 Newhall Ave., Newhall 91321. This group is for individuals with any form of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and other autoimmune diseases. Support group meetings will be held on the fourth Sunday of each month. Info: www.meetup.com/SCV-ChronicPain-Support, Jmminassian@yahoo.com, 661-312-8913.

Koi & Water Garden Club meetsThe Santa Clarita Valley Koi & Water Garden Club (scvkoiandwatergardenclub.com) meets 4 p.m. on the fourth Sunday (Aug. 26) of the month This club is comprised of people with ponds or building a pond sharing ideas and experiences. Info: 661-296-9252; 661-259-6437.

Newcomers and Friends coffee meetLadies, are you new to SCV or in a new place in life? Join us for “Coffee Corner” 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30. Learn about our 180 member social club with activities, luncheons and trips. Contact: 661-296-0872 or 661-254-0205.

Pine Mountain Club Fall FestivalThe 37th annual Pine Mountain Club Fall Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1-2. A hometown parade will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. Saturday in PMC’s Village Center, with entertainment and family-friendly activities, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink, and games for all ages. The Arts & Crafts Faire starts each day at 9 a.m. Cake walks, raffle prizes, log-sawing and nail-driving contests, all set in a picturesque mountain community. Admission and parking are free. Pine Mountain Club and the Village Center are 18 miles west of Interstate 5, at the Frazier Park exit. Take Frazier Mountain Park Road west and follow the signs. For more information, a map, and vendor applications, visit www.pmcfallfestival.com.

Teen library advisory board meetingThe Teen Advisory Board meets at 5-6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month, starting Sept. 4, in the Valencia Library meeting room, 23743 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. Help plan programs and decide what books, magazines, music and movies the library will have. Ages 13-17 welcome. Time counts toward community service hours. Applications available at your local library. Info: 661-259-8942, www.santaclaritalibrary.com.

Friends of the Library end-of-summer saleThe Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host an End-Of-Summer Book Sale in September at the Old Town Newhall Library, located at 22704 W. 9th St., Newhall. Thursday, Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m.: Friends of the Library members only, membership available at the door; Friday, Sept. 7, from 3:30-7:30 p.m.: Santa Clarita Educators Day, a special time for educators to shop exclusively; Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Open to the public; Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to the public; Monday, Sept. 10, 1-7 p.m.: $5 bag sale. Fill a book bag with any books and the books and the bag are yours for only $5. Info: friends@santaclaritalibrary.com or visit www.santaclaritalibrary.com.

Hart High School Cheer Spirit Day The award winning Hart High School cheerleaders will host their annual Spirit Day event 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Hart High School 24825 N. Newhall Ave., Newhall, in the large gym. Treat your aspiring cheerleader ages 5-12 to a day of learning the fundamentals of cheerleading. Cost: $40 which includes a commemorative T-shirt, photo, cheer souvenir and pizza lunch. Registration forms at http://www.harths.org/ under Performing Arts/ Cheerleading Upcoming Events. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the event with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. Info: (661) 645-2438.

‘Pride in the Lake Day’ at Castaic LakeThe Friends of Castaic Lake will hold a “Pride in the Lake Day” the second Saturday of every month (this month Sept. 8). Meet at the boat ramp at the Castaic lagoon at 9 a.m. and pick up trash until 11 a.m., followed by free hot dogs and chips for volunteers. Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic. Groups and school community service students who need hours welcome. Info: btracy@hartdistrict.org.

AAUW hosts annual membership brunchThe Santa Clarita Valley Branch of AAUW will hold its annual Membership Brunch to celebrate 44 years of service in the SCV and to kick-off the year’s activities, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the home of Louise Schultz. Discussion of community projects including Tech Trek, STEM Stars and Women in History. RSVP: Ruth Shelby-Smith, 661-251-2155. Info: www.aauw-scv.org